It has been a long summer, and although my posts have been less frequent, a lot of work has been going on on my part to expand The Zulu Echo Initiative. This summer saw the release of the ZULUECHO Collection, my streetstyle comfort clothing brand with the goal of spreading a mental revolution to believe…
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A message of Peace – Salam Clothing
Today’s post is both a fashion post as well as a featured influencer post. A few months ago I was lucky enough to come across “Salam Clothing”, a young clothing company that strives to correct the misconception of Arabic culture by expressing the Arabic word for peace, “salam” on their clothing. Started by a student…
BIG’s National Library in Astana
With the constantly developing technological world we live in, the design process of all related fields has changed significantly. We know more about how our structures will perform with respect to energy consumption, and because of that we are able to make informed design decisions to maximize efficiency while still producing beautifully orchestrated spaces. Danish…
Reaffirming the Vision- ZULUECHO Collection
I’d like to apologize to my readers for the long drought of posts. Since finishing the semester I’ve taken some time to redefine for myself where I’d like to take the ZULUECHO Lifestyle Initiative, and in doing so I have been working on a project that I am thrilled to release soon. In this post…
Vagelos Education Center – DS+R
Universities across the world are tasked with the role of allowing young minds to engage in rigorous study in an atmosphere that inspires them. Thus, University campuses offer an incredible opportunity for Architects to design an experience for students and faculty alike. Columbia University has long been known as one of the top schools worldwide, with…
The Architectural Track
Many people have approached me saying they were interested in pursuing Architecture as a career, and I thought I’d write a post about what it means to study Architecture, how Architecture school works and what becoming an Architect does for you as a fresh graduate from High School coming to their own in the big…
Onyema Okwodu – Artist
When I began ZULUECHO Lifestyle Initiative, one of my main inspirations was the phenomenon of young people beginning something new and different with their lives. People who pushed themselves to achieve goals that they set for themselves, only to surpass them and push them further by taking their ideas and branching out, taking risks, and doing something…
“Instalife”-style. More about Modern
Since posting Norway’s “Holiday Cabins”, I have received a lot of interest from people in the “instalife”-style. Many people have approached me asking me to elaborate further, and rightfully so. I think it is a young phenomenon that started picking up only in the last couple of years, and so a lot of my writing on…
Urbanize
Today’s featured look: As the summer months approach quickly, trending styles change. I strive to find a way to find a balance between the sleek streetstyle aesthetic while maintaining a clean cut appearance. Black Adidas T-Shirt (one of my favorites), black jeans, and Chelsea boots.
New York’s High Line
Throughout history, many structures are built. Many prevail, while others deteriorate or are torn down. In today’s world we live a life threatened by climate change and concern for sustainable life practices. As architects, we design more than just buildings, we design experiences, we design lifestyles, we design interactions and activities, and it is also…
